The holy grail of the defense mechanism against infectious diseases and tumors has not yet…
Month: May 2009
Chronic Infection Now Clearly Tied To Immune-system Protein
A new study finds the cross-talk between ‘killer T-cells’ and ‘helper T-cells’ can only happen…
Expression Of Infrared Fluorescence Engineered In Mammals
Researchers have shown that bacterial proteins called phytochromes can be engineered into infrared-fluorescent proteins. Because…
Drug That Targets Vasculature Growth Attacks Aggressive Thyroid Cancer
A medication that helps stop the growth of new blood vessels has produced dramatic benefits…
New Fuel Cell Catalyst Uses Two Metals: Up To Five Times More Effective
Material scientists have developed a technique for a bimetallic fuel cell catalyst that is efficient,…
New Web tool WolframAlpha launches test run (AFP)
AFP – Google rules the roost when it comes to Internet search and has easily…
Study Tests The Effect Of Ending Ambulance Diversion For Overcrowding
When a hospital’s emergency department is overcrowded with seriously sick and injured patients, it may…
Car Seat Belts Do Not Increase Chance Of Fetal Complications Following Accidents
It is well established that seat belts save lives. However, many pregnant women do not…
Youths Use Alcoholic Drink Labels To Choose Strongest Drink At Lowest Cost
Contrary to the industry’s position that visible drink labels will promote responsible drinking, young people…
Soil Nitrogen Test Measures Microbial Nitrogen
The Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test was recently studied to clarify the chemical nature of what…